Ribbond Products
Starter Kits contain:
- Three 22 cm long
pieces of Ribbond in assorted sizes (2, 3, and 4 mm are the
standard widths, or you can customize the widths to suit your
needs) Ribbond-THM Ortho (1 mm) for fixed retainers
and 7 mm Ribbond-THM are also available
- The special Ribbond
scissors (most scissors will not cut Ribbond)
- Easy to understand
instructions
- Dead soft tinfoil
for pre-measuring in the mouth
The
Ribbond Starter Kit contains everything you
need except for the composite and acrylics that you already
use in your practice.
New! Autoclavable stainless scissors.
Refill Kits contain:
- Three 22 cm long
pieces of Ribbond in assorted sizes, or if you prefer one
size one 68 cm long piece
- Easy to understand
instructions (instructions are updated regularly)
- Dead soft tinfoil
for pre-measuring in the mouth
Available in Original Ribbond and Ribbond-THM (Thinner Higher
Modulus)
Ribbond-THM
Ribbond-THM is the most popular Ribbond product for dentists. It is thinner
(0.18 mm), easier to adapt, and has a higher modulus of elasticity
than the Original Ribbond. It is the preferred material for
periodontal splints, orthodontic retainers, and endodontic posts
and cores. It is also excellent for single pontic anterior bridges.
Original Ribbond
Original Ribbond is a general purpose fiber reinforcement that can
be used for the same applications as Ribbond-THM. It is thicker
(0.35 mm) than Ribbond-THM.
Ribbond Triaxial
Ribbond Triaxial utilizes a triaxial braid to achieve the highest
strength and modulus of elasticity of any Ribbond product. It
is thicker (0.50 mm) and less adaptable than THM or Original
Ribbond. When used alone, it usually requires preparations.
For cases with no preparations, it can be used with other Ribbond
products to reinforce the pontic section of bridges and to restore
endodontically treated teeth.
Each
kit comes with enough material to do about 18 to 20 canine-to-canine
periodontal splints or 12 to 13 posts and cores.
Resins
For most applications, three viscosities of composite resin will
be needed.
- Use an unfilled adhesive bonding resin
or Ribbond Wetting Resin
to wet the fibers (do not use a resin that contains dentin
primers or self-etching resins).
- Use a soft filled composite or Ribbond
Securing Composite for adhering the fibers to the etched
teeth.
- Use a flowable composite for covering the over the cured
Ribbond to act as a smoothing/covering layer.
See our
list of compatible composites from major manufacturers.
Ribbond Placement Instrument
The Ribbond placement is designed for placing Ribbond in composite
restorations and for endodontic posts and cores. It is a modified
double ended gutta percha condensing instrument with V-shaped
grooves cut in each end. These forked V- shaped ends engage
the Ribbond fibers and prevent the tips from poking through
the Ribbond weave. The tips are 0.6 mm and 0.8 mm wide. Please
note that this instrument is not generally used for making periodontal
splints or making bridges.
Ribbond
is sold direct in the United States. Please
call us at 800-624-4554.
Office
hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pacific time.
For orders outside the U.S.A., here is a list of international
dealers.
If your country is not on the list, call
206-340-8870, fax at 206-382-9354 or e-mail at ribbond@ribbond.com.
